PSYC 3327 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
This course focuses on the social psychology of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. In other words, we will examine beliefs about members of social groups (stereotypes), evaluations of group members (prejudice), and behaviors towards members of social groups based on their group membership (discrimination). Also, we will study how these issues shape the experiences of social group members, especially when they are members of low-status and/or minority groups. Rather than relying on anecdotal evidence, we will examine theories of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination through empirical research findings and first-person accounts.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.57 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 9
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 17 of 19 |
| Fall 2025 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 34 of 39 |
| Spring 2025 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 21 |
| Fall 2024 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 30 of 40 |
| Spring 2024 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 17 of 20 |
| Fall 2023 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 of 40 |
| Fall 2022 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 20 of 23 |
| Spring 2022 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 24 |
| Fall 2021 | Mattitiyahu Zimbler | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 23 |